Compare the charges with the lawyer's negotiation objectives
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- Set each charge in the charging paper beside the objective the lawyer has written. Note a charge with no objective. Do not write a note to the prosecutor and do not write what the defendant will say.
- What the lawyer must review
- You write anything that is sent. Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(b) requires the court, before accepting a guilty or nolo contendere plea, to address the defendant personally in open court, to advise the defendant of the rights being waived and of the maximum possible penalty, including imprisonment, fine, and supervised release, and to determine that the plea is voluntary and did not result from force, threats, or promises apart from a plea agreement. Your note has to be consistent with that colloquy. Section 3553(a) is the sentencing statute if the objective is about the sentence. You do not predict a guideline range. Model Rule 1.4(b) governs what you tell the client about the objectives.
- Written for / version
- United States versionUS
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Do not begin AI assistance until the responsible lawyer has defined and confirmed its permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
- Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.